Let’s talk sunscreen…

Okay seriously, how stressful is choosing sunscreen? It should really not be this complicated. But somehow, the sunscreen aisle seems to have quadrupled in size, with about a million options, while skin cancer rates seem to have skyrocketed…and we’re still as confused as ever!

To keep it simple, I refer to EWG’s sunscreen guide, and stick to physical (as opposed to chemical), mineral-based sunscreens: zinc oxide and titanium dioxide. The formulas are much, much better than back in the day, so you don’t end up completely white from head to toe. Thank goodness! I also follow EWG’s advice to stay away from spray sunscreens, and not to be fooled by high SPFs. Oh, and I avoid parabens and phthalates, of course.

Generally, I buy two sunscreens: one for face, and a slightly more budget-friendly one for body. This year, here are my two:

Tarteguard 30: This is a new one on the market, and unfortunately, it’s not in the EWG system yet. It’s a perfect facial sunscreen that’s non-greasy and not insanely expensive.